Busan University of Foreign Studies: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5587 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2036 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #112 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #9 of 13 | In Busan |
| #4049 of 4,674 | For Computer Networking |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 9,500
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- bufs.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* The Busan University of Foreign Studies is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 9,500 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 325 |
| Student:staff ratio | 29:1 |
Research profile
Busan University of Foreign Studies has published 469 scientific papers with 3,441 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Busan University of Foreign Studies majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 | 11 |
| 2003 | 16 | 17 |
| 2004 | 17 | 40 |
| 2005 | 18 | 52 |
| 2006 | 14 | 64 |
| 2007 | 6 | 57 |
| 2008 | 11 | 89 |
| 2009 | 7 | 87 |
| 2010 | 8 | 86 |
| 2011 | 16 | 76 |
| 2012 | 10 | 83 |
| 2013 | 15 | 85 |
| 2014 | 17 | 82 |
| 2015 | 22 | 98 |
| 2016 | 28 | 100 |
| 2017 | 27 | 120 |
| 2018 | 22 | 147 |
| 2019 | 26 | 179 |
| 2020 | 30 | 266 |
| 2021 | 14 | 286 |
| 2022 | 29 | 323 |
| 2023 | 33 | 394 |
| 2024 | 25 | 400 |
| 2025 | 18 | 317 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Busan University of Foreign Studies.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | No | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | No | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | No | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | No | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | No | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | No | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Master's Degree | Asian Studies, Business and Commerce, Chinese, Computer Engineering, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Foreign Languages Education, International Business, International Studies, Japanese, Korean, Law, Leisure Studies, Literature, Sports, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree | Asian Studies, Chinese, Computer Engineering, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, International Studies, Japanese, Korean, Law, Leisure Studies, Literature, Sports |
Notable alumni
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Bibi
- Occupations
- singerdancersinger-songwritercomposeractor
- Biography
-
Kim Hyeong-seo, known professionally as Bibi (비비), is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. In 2018, she appeared on the SBS program The Fan and was the runner-up of the show. In 2022, she released her first studio album Lowlife Princess: Noir. As an actress, Bibi is well-known for her lead roles in the film Hopeless (2023) and television series such as The Worst of Evil (2023), The Fiery Priest (2024) and Gangnam B-Side (2024).
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Usun Yoon
- Occupations
- film actortelevision presenterjournalist
- Biography
-
Usun Yoon is a South Korean TV host, actress, and reporter based in Spain.
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KwakTube
- Years
- 1992-.. (age 34)
- Occupations
- reality television participantYouTuber
- Biography
-
Kwak Joon-bin, known professionally as Kwaktube (곽튜브) is a South Korean YouTuber and television personality.
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Ha Seung-moo
- Occupations
- poettheologian
- Biography
-
Ha Seung-moo is a South Korean poet, Presbyterian minister, seminary professor, and theologian.
Busan University of Foreign Studies faculties and divisions
| College : Commerce and Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Data Processing, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Hindi, International Business, International Studies, Management, Regional Studies, Russian, Secretarial Studies, Taxation, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| College : English, Japanese, Chinese Studies | American Studies, Asian Studies, Chinese, East Asian Studies, English, English Studies, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Japanese, Literature, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
| College : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Foreign Languages Education, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Korean, Law, Literature, Media Studies, Police Studies, Social Welfare, Tourism |
| College : Natural Sciences and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Leisure Studies, Mathematics, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Sports, Sports Management |
| College : Occidental Studies | Business and Commerce, Eastern European Studies, French, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, International Business, Italian, Latin American Studies, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Western European Studies |
| College : Oriental Studies | Arabic, Asian Studies, Business and Commerce, Eurasian and North Asian Languages, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Thai Languages, Vietnamese |
| Course/Programme : International Management Program for CEOs | Computer Science, International Business, International Economics, Management, Modern Languages, Regional Studies |
| Graduate School : Education | Business Education, Computer Education, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Asian Studies, Chinese, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, English, Foreign Languages Education, International Studies, Japanese, Korean, Law, Leisure Studies, Literature, Sports |
| Graduate School : International Commerce and Area Studies | Business and Commerce, Regional Studies |
| Graduate School : Interpretation and Translation | Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Translation and Interpretation |
| Graduate School : TESOL | English, Foreign Languages Education |
General information
| Alternative names | BUFS 부산외국어대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | Faith, Truth, Creativity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 69 Geumsaem-ro 485 beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu Busan, 609-815 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,453,000 |